as in decrees
an order publicly issued by an authority
a democratic government has to be something wanted by that nation's citizens and not something created by a foreign power's diktat
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As the financial obligations in the directives became clear, the business community began to push for reforms.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025 -
The Omnibus Simplification Package included two directives.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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This information helps policymakers, educators, and community leaders make informed decisions about educational interventions and resource allocation.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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In the Dolphins’ case, those player procurement decisions fall on the feet of general manager Chris Grier and (on the offensive side), Mike McDaniel.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Diktats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diktats. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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